Proverbs 10:1

New International Reader's Version

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:32

He spoke 3,000 proverbs. He wrote 1,005 songs.

Proverbs 1:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. He was the son of David and the king of Israel.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.

Proverbs 17:21

It is sad to have a foolish child. The parents of a godless fool have no joy.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish child makes his father sad and his mother sorry.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child is a father’s ruin. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops.

Proverbs 25:1

These are more proverbs of Solomon. They were gathered together by the men of Hezekiah, the king of Judah.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise and bring joy to my heart. Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.

Proverbs 29:15

If a child is corrected, they become wise. But a child who is not corrected brings shame to their mother.

Proverbs 29:17

If you correct your children, they will give you peace. They will bring you the delights you desire.

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

The Teacher was wise. He gave knowledge to people. He tried out many proverbs. He thought about them carefully. Then he wrote them down in order.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Either way, they’ll take over everything on earth I’ve worked so hard for. That doesn’t have any meaning either.